The faces of resilience
Ukrainians are reclaiming their roots and identity, flooding cultural venues in defiance. This highlights a disconnect the West fails to understand. War here is not just about soldiers and weapons: it is a rallying cry for the entire society.
My trip back home to Germany, after visiting Kyiv and Lviv, awaits. But before leaving, I meet Olga Myrovych, head of the Lviv Media Forum. This non-profit organization champions media independence and public dialogue in Ukraine. In a warm Lviv café, the contrast to the weight of our conversation is stark. After a week of intense reporting, I ask the question that has grown ever more urgent: how can the world truly grasp Ukraine’s fight for survival?
May 5, 2025 -
Isabelle de Pommereau
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Issue 3 2025MagazineStories and ideas
Soldiers carrying coffins of their comrades to their final resting place at the cemetery in Lviv. Photo: Isabelle de Pommereau

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